We take a look ahead at upcoming jazz events and festivals.
Harlem Stage will celebrate the 7th Annual National Chamber Music Month with a performance from drummer Kendrick Scott’s Oracle ensemble and the Attacca Quartet on May … Read More “Harlem Stage Presents Free Concert with Kendrick Scott, Attacca Quartet”
The lineup for the 2020 Blue Note at Sea luxury cruise has just been announced featuring performances from over 75 musicians, including Kamasi Washington, Christian … Read More “Blue Note Jazz Cruise to Feature Marcus Miller, Joey DeFrancesco”
Pianist McCoy Tyner turned 80 in December and alto saxophonist Charles McPherson turns 80 in July. To mark both of their birthdays, these renowned musicians … Read More “McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson to Perform Together at Jazz at Lincoln Center”
If you’re not able to attend the Roy Hargrove Musical Celebration in New York on Tuesday, Jan. 8, take heart. Jazz at Lincoln Center announced … Read More “Roy Hargrove Musical Celebration Will Stream Live”
The 43rd annual Spoleto Festival USA is scheduled to take place May 24 through June 9, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The festival will feature more … Read More “Spoleto Festival USA Scheduled for May 24-June 9”
The Sarasota Jazz Festival, now in its 39th year, will take place Sunday, Mar. 3 through Saturday, Mar. 9, 2019 in select venues throughout Sarasota, … Read More “39th Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival to Be Held March 3-9”
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019, and to mark the occasion, extra days have been added to the … Read More “New Orleans Jazz Fest Adds Extra Days to Celebrate 50th Anniversary”
Resonance Records will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a two-night run of shows at Birdland in Manhattan on Oct. 28 and 29. The company, which … Read More “Resonance Records to Mark 10-Year Anniversary at Birdland”
The 2018 Jazz Philadelphia Summit—the first event of its kind in Philadelphia, Pa.—will take place on Nov. 2 and 3 at several locations around the … Read More “2018 Jazz Philadelphia Summit Scheduled for Nov. 2 and 3”
